Features
seen in products, designed by the Memphis Design movement of the 1980s,
are often applied to modern products. Some Memphis characteristics are
listed below, as well as sample products.

Memphis
design have vibrant colour schemes, with bright, lively colours
dominating.They are unconventional, and is different to similar
traditional products.Each Memphis product is unusual and has visually
impact.They are artistic / ornamental, like exhibition/display pieces.
They lack functionality. The function of each product was not the main
consideration by their designers, as aesthetics is the key factor.
Memphis designs often show an unusual choice of materials, textures and
colours.

MEMPHIS
PRODUCTS

A basic chair design is seen below.
Develop the design by adding Memphis design features.

Draw at least
one further sketch, showing your developed design.

Clearly identify
the Memphis features you have applied to your updated chair design, on
both the new design and the sample Memphis Products (previous page).